Postpartum support
We help you get more sleep, recover, and find your family’s new rhythm.
Early postpartum is a temporary yet pivotal time—think of it as the first 6 to 12 weeks to slow down, allow your body to recover, bond with your newborn, and enjoy the new chapter of your life.
With our support, you'll regain your strength, feel better each day, and enjoy more precious moments with your baby without the stress of handling everything on your own.
Our goal is to create a space for mothers to recover and heal.
It’s noted that it typically takes around 4-5 months for a new family to find its’ rhythm after having a baby. With a doula’s support, this transition can happen much quicker.
Why hire
an APPD Postpartum Doula?
• More Flow: Settle into life with your baby with grounded support and intuitive rhythm.
• More Ease: Let go of overwhelm—your doula is here to help carry the load.
• Deeper Sleep: Better rest leads to nervous system regulation and faster healing.
• Real Support: Feel seen, heard, and held—so you can move through postpartum with confidence.
• Supported by a fully vetted, professional team who prioritizes your family’s well-being.
• Built in back-up coverage ensuring seamless and uninterrupted care.
Services & Pricing
All bookings include a complimentary prenatal visit around 30–36 weeks (a $197 value), where we’ll answer newborn care questions, review your registry, and help you prepare for a smooth, supported postpartum.
Plus, our postpartum doula services also come with the Agency Advantage:
A screened, vetted professional
Guaranteed coverage (backup if someone is sick)
Smooth onboarding & contracts
Clear and prompt communication
Daytime Postpartum Support | $55/hr
4-6 hour shifts, 6am-8pm
Overnight Newborn Care | $55/hr
8-12 hour shifts, 9pm-7am
*We currently book 3-6 months out. Secure your doula early to ensure your preferred availability.
Daytime Doula Services:
Support That Lightens the Load
Physical recovery: Encouraging rest, offering hands-on help
Emotional support: A calm, grounded presence by your side
Newborn education: Confidence in feeding, sleep, and soothing
Household help: Light chores, meal prep, and sibling support
Space to breathe, bond, and simply be
Overnight Newborn Services:
Sleep Is Sacred—Let’s Protect It
Prevent exhaustion and burnout during those early weeks
Recover from birth with uninterrupted rest
Be present and clear-headed during the day
Feel confident with a trained, nurturing expert watching over your baby
Truth is—every expecting mom wonders how she’ll sleep once baby arrives.
You still can sleep well… just not alone. Let our doulas get you extra zzz’s.
Customized Support Plans
Sample Plan 1:
Mindy & Rob - EDD 12/19/2025
8 Weeks:
Week 1-2: 4 nights, 3 days
Week 3-6: 3 nights, 2 days
Week 7-8: 2 nights
24 overnights @ 8 hrs each
14 days @ 4 hrs each
248 total hours
We understand every family’s needs are unique, so we design your plan to fit your specific needs. On average, our families book 4-16 weeks of support, with plans ranging from 48 to 1000+ hours.
Sample Plan 2:
Mindy & Rob - EDD 12/19/2025
4 Weeks:
Week 1-2: 4 nights, 3 days
Week 3-4: 3 nights, 2 days
14 overnights @ 8 hrs each
10 days @ 4 hrs each
152 total hours
Whether you just need a few hours a week or comprehensive support, we build a plan that works perfectly for your family.
What’s Included?
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Lactation and infant feeding support
Family adjustment (including siblings!)
Day naps while baby is cared for
Restful, uninterrupted chunks of sleep for mom to recover
Birth debriefing, active listening, & emotional support
A hand to hold you and space to simply BE in motherhood
Creating healthy sleep routines for everyone to get as much rest as possible
Basic breastfeeding, pumping, and bottle feeding support
Coping strategies for adjusting to the 4th trimester
Referring to additional support for all things Newborn/Postpartum
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Light tidying up
Dishes washed & cleaned
Light meal prep and snacks
Bottles/pump parts washed
Baby laundry washed, dried, & folded
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Holding space for the emotional waves of new motherhood
Gentle guidance through postpartum identity shifts
Non judgmental listening and real-time reassurance
Helping you feel safe, seen, and never alone in the experience
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Referrals to our trusted providers: lactation consultants, therapists, pelvic floor therapists, photographers, and more
Priority access to postpartum classes and workshops
Ongoing community connection even after your contract ends
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Feeding or bringing baby to nurse, burping, changing diapers, swaddling, and soothing baby back to sleep
Sharing newborn care skills like bathing, swaddling, & diapering
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*If booked in + paid before 34 weeks of pregnancy
Personalized plan for postpartum support before baby arrivesRegistry review and newborn care Q&A
Setting expectations for your healing timeline and sleep needs
Helping partners prepare and communicate effectively
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Working with an agency gives you more than one doula—it gives you a whole circle of support.
Built-in backup so you’re never left without care
Collective expertise across newborn care, feeding, healing, and sleep
A seamless team approach, managed for you
More availability and flexible scheduling
Peace of mind knowing you’re supported, always
Frequently Asked Questions
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A postpartum doula supports new mothers and families by providing baby care, sibling support, light housekeeping, and emotional support. The primary focus is on the mother’s recovery and the family’s adjustment.
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We recommend booking your postpartum doula in your second trimester. This ensures you have support ready when your baby arrives and your doula support is reserved - we tend to book up quickly.
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Overnight doulas provide care for your newborn throughout the night, assist with feedings, and handle light household tasks, allowing you to get uninterrupted sleep.
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We understand baby arrives when they want - so we adjust our start date as needed to ensure you have the coverage you desire!
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As doulas we aren’t medical providers so we don’t work directly with insurance.
But, more families are gaining access to benefits that cover our services, including options like Carrot, Maven, and Sales Force. Please check with your policy - your postpartum doula support may be covered !
We can assist you in navigating your benefits and help you with necessary documentation. -
Yes. We have extensive experience working with Carrot to submit your details for a full reimbursement of our services.
We make it as smooth as possible for you!
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
A La Carte Services
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Includes: On call at 37 weeks, 12 hours of continuous sibling care, light home & meal tasks
Pricing: $1700; After 12 hours, $50/hr
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Pricing: $197 for a 60-min Private In-home Session.
Service: Meet with our Postpartum Coordinator, Ashlee for newborn care education, nursery support, and registry reviewed so that you have the exact items/services you truly need to experience your ideal pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum.
your postpartum doula will ensure your needs are met so you can recover optimally and the entire family can experience an easy, joyful postpartum.
Hiring an APPD postpartum doula—will be the BEST thing you ever did as a new mom. Pinky promise.
As you transition into motherhood…
We’re here every step of the way
No mom ever says, “I regret hiring my postpartum doula.”
At The Atlanta Postpartum Doula Agency, we provide what expecting families will truly find useful in those precious first weeks postpartum.
We know it’s not the flashy gadgets or the latest baby products that help you in the thick of postpartum….
but rather the essential support services that make all the difference.
Your Next Step:
Schedule your free consultation today and start your journey to a well rested postpartum.
Hiring us as your doula will be the perfect gift you provide yourself, your baby, and your family.